This letter is from the Bell, the Chairman of the County Board of Defense, to Herbert J. Metcalf, dated November 24, 1917. The letter accuses disloyalty in German Lutheran Churches in Ida Grove, Iowa. While he acknowledges that he spoke with a…

Situation in Belmond.

This is a letter to Herbert J. Metcalf was inquiring about what should be done about certain arguments involving the German troops actions and military authorities. He wondered if the United States acts would get as bad as the German.

Ben Walker tells Mr. Metcalf that he needs to get information on the German officers and troops as well as the American officers and troops.

Members of Benevolent Society call on Harding to rescind Babel.

Berlin Bakery, Davenport, IA, c. 1900

Pastor asks for concession for sake of older congregation memebers, noting his own loyalty and sacrifices.

Illustrated image of brewery in Mahaska County, Iowa from 1875 atlas, as well as image of proprietor Blattner's "city garden."

Blaufuss lays out objections to Babel

Dawson writes about Blaufuss and his refusal to comply with Babel. He suggests legal, semi-strong-arming means by which to make him.